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The Kolkata Metro is a mass rapid transit urban railway network in Kolkata, India. It was the first underground railway to be built in India, with the first operations commencing in 24 October, 1984. As of January, 2023, there are 4 commercially operational depots Noapara, Tollygunge, New Garia and Central Park. [1] [2] [3]
| # | Depot Name | Photo | Layout | Line | Connected station | Opened | Track gauge | Electrification | Notes | Ref | |
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| English | Bengali | ||||||||||
| 1 | Noapara | নোয়াপাড়া |  | Noapara | 1984 | Broad gauge | 750V DC | [4] [5] [6] | |||
| 2 | Tollygunge | টালিগঞ্জ | Mahanayak Uttam Kumar | 1984 | Broad gauge | 750V DC | [7] [8] [6] | ||||
| 3 | New Garia | নিউ গড়িয়া | Kavi Subhash | 2010 | Broad gauge | 750V DC | [9] [10] | ||||
| 4 | Central Park | সেন্ট্রাল পার্ক |  | Central Park | 2018 | Standard gauge | 750V DC | Only standard gauge depot in Kolkata. | [11] [12] | ||
| 5 | Joka | জোকা | Joka | 2022 | Broad gauge | 750V DC | [13] [14] [15] | ||||
| # | Depot Name | Photo | Layout | Line | Connected station | Opened | Track gauge | Electrification | Notes | Ref | |
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| English | Bengali | ||||||||||
| 1 | Airport | এয়ারপোর্ট | Jai Hind | Broad gauge | 750V DC | Largest underground facility in India. | [16] [17] | ||||
| 2 | New Town | নিউটাউন | Eco Park | Broad gauge | |||||||
Howrah railway station is a railway station located in the city of Howrah, West Bengal, India. It is the largest and busiest railway complex in India as well as one of the busiest and largest train stations in the world. It is also the oldest surviving railway station complex in India. Howrah is one of six intercity train stations serving the Kolkata metropolitan area, the others being Sealdah, Dankuni, Santragachi, Shalimar and Kolkata railway station.
The Kolkata Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Kolkata and the wider Kolkata Metropolitan Region in West Bengal, India. Opening in 1984, it was the first operational rapid transit system in India, beside being the second busiest and fourth-longest metro network in India. As of March 2024, it has four operational lines: the 32.33 km (20.09 mi) Line 1 from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash, 13.9 km (8.6 mi) Line 2 from Salt Lake Sector V to Howrah Maidan, 7.75 km (4.82 mi) Line 3 from Joka to Majerhat and 5.4 km (3.4 mi) Line 6 from Kavi Subhash to Hemanta Mukherjee for a total of 59.38 km (36.90 mi). Two other lines are in various phases of construction and planning. The system has a mix of underground, at-grade and elevated stations using both broad-gauge and standard-gauge tracks. Trains operate between 06:55 and 22:30 IST and the fares range from ₹5 to ₹50.
The transport system of Kolkata, a city in India, is a mix of modern mass rapid transport and old transport modalities like rickshaws. Kolkata is connected to the rest of India by the National Highways, the extensive network of the Indian Railways, National Waterways and by air. The most traffic to Northeast India route is via Kolkata.
Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) was a state-run company that operated trams and buses in and around Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The Kolkata tram is the only operating tramway in India and is the oldest electric tram in India, operating since 1902.
Joka is a locality in South West Kolkata, India. It is a part of greater Behala region. This place is mostly known for Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and ESIC Medical College and Hospital.
The rolling stock of Kolkata Metro, India consists of five classes, three classes for Line 1 and two classes for Line 2.
Netaji is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This station is situated opposite to the Kudghat bus stand at Kudghat, in Tollygunge.
The Line 1, Blue Line, also known as North–South Metro of the Kolkata Metro, is a rapid transit system serving Kolkata in Indian state of West Bengal. It consists of 26 operational stations from Dakshineswar to Kavi Subhash. Nine of the stations are elevated, 2 at-grade and the remaining 15 are underground, with a total distance of 32.13 km (19.96 mi). The line connects Dakshineswar and New Garia and uses 5 ft 6 in broad gauge rolling stock. Dakshineswar was opened on 22 February 2021 is an elevated station located 4.1 km (2.5 mi) north of Noapara. It was the first underground railway to be built in India, with the first operations commencing in October 1984 and the full stretch that was initially planned being operational by February 1995. On 28 December 2010, it became the 17th zone of the Indian Railways. Being the country's first, and a completely indigenous process, the construction of the Kolkata Metro was more of a trial-and-error affair, in contrast to the Delhi Metro, which has seen the involvement of numerous international consultants. As a result, it took nearly 23 years to completely construct around 15 km (9.3 mi) underground railway from Birpara up to Tollygunge Metro Station.
Kolkata Metro Line 2, also known as the East-West Metro and Green Line, is a rapid transit line of the Kolkata Metro in the Indian state of West Bengal. It currently consists of two distinctly operational sections between Salt Lake and Sealdah, and Esplanade and Howrah Maidan by going underneath the Hooghly River, with an eastern extension planned for Teghoria. It will cover a distance of 32.11 km (19.95 mi) and consist of 17 stations from Teghoria (Haldiram) in the east to Howrah Maidan in the west, of which it will consist of 11 elevated and 6 underground stations, and the operational section consists of 6 elevated and 5 underground stations, with a total distance of 22 km (14 mi). It is expected to derive a very high ridership, since it will connect India's two largest commuter railway and long-distance railway terminals, Howrah and Sealdah, along with two of its largest business districts, BBD Bagh and Salt Lake Sector V. At present, more than 100,000 passengers commute through the line every day, and this figure is expected to go up to 1 million after it gets fully completed by 2035. It will also connect the industrial hub of Kolkata, i.e., Howrah and the IT hub of Kolkata, i.e., Salt Lake Sector-V. It connects Line 1 at Esplanade and will eventually connect Lines 3 and 6.
Noapara is the largest elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro in Noapara, Baranagar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It opened on 10 July 2013.
The tram system in Kolkata, the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) after Calcutta Tramways Company (CTC) was dissolved, is the oldest tram network operating in India, and oldest operating tramway in Asia. Started in 1902, it is the oldest electric tramway in India. It is the only operating tram network of India at present.
Kolkata Metro Line 3 or the Purple Line is a line of the Kolkata Metro. The 6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi) stretch from Joka to Taratala of the 15.08 kilometres (9.37 mi) line was inaugurated on 30 December 2022 before being extended to Majerhat on 6 March 2024. The route will span 15.08 kilometres (9.37 mi) from Joka in the south, to Esplanade in the north with a future extension of 3.39 kilometres (2.11 mi) to Diamond Park from Joka. It will connect Kolkata Metro Line 1 at Park Street in central Kolkata and run in parallel up to Esplanade in central Kolkata where it will connect Kolkata Metro Line 2 also. Line 3 is being built by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited.
Dakshineswar is the elevated northern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The metro station adjoins the platforms of the Dakshineswar railway station where connections can be made with Indian Railways services. The station is located at the Dakshineswar area which is famous for Dakshineswar Kali Temple.
Jai Hind is a metro station of Kolkata Metro. It will serve the city's main airport, the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
Joka is the elevated southern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Kolkata Metro in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The station is located in Joka. It will be the terminal station of the Kolkata Metro Line 3 till the phase 2 of the project. In phase 3, the line will be extended 2 km more, till Diamond Park. The station was commissioned on 30 December 2022.
Thakurpukur is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Kolkata Metro in Thakurpukur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is located in Thakurpukur, above the Diamond Harbour road. The station was commissioned on 30 December 2022.
Behala Bazar is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Kolkata Metro which is located in Behala Bazar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. This station was commissioned on 30 December 2022.
Behala Chowrasta is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Kolkata Metro in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is located exactly above the Behala Chowrasta intersection on Diamond Harbour Road / NH-12. It was opened in the first phase of this line. The station was commissioned on 30 December 2022.
Baranagar, also known as JSW Baranagar is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro which is off Barrackpore Trunk Road at Dunlop of Baranagar in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Presently, this metro station is the tallest metro station of Kolkata. The metro station adjoins the platforms of the Baranagar Road railway station where connections can be made with Indian Railways services. The station was inaugurated on 22 February 2021.
Sakher Bazar is an elevated metro station on the North-South corridor of the Purple Line of Kolkata Metro in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It was opened in the first phase of this line. The station was commissioned on 30 December 2022.
